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How to Get the Job You Want - Part Three
Thirdly, you have to practice answering interview questions, prepare questions to ask the interviewer, and contact your references to let them know about your interview and the job. The following are some examples about common interview questions.
Why do you want to work here?
Why should I hire you?
What can you do for us that other candidates cannot?
Why did you leave or why are you leaving your job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your goals?
When were you most satisfied with your job?
Fourthly, a day or two before the interview visit the company and note the time it took you to get there, so that you can be there on time, because you should not be late.
Fifth, prepare your clothes the night before the interview, and dress appropriately and professionally, because the way you dress speaks volumes about who you are as a person and as a business communicator. No chewing gum, cigarettes, fragrances, earrings, or tattoos - if you have tattoos, hide them.
All these are because there is never a second chance to make a first impression, it is like a fingerprint it cannot be removed and negative or positive the first impression is permanent. People can form perceptions about your attitude, professionalism, intelligence, level of sophistication, credibility, and feelings from your appearance.
Why do you want to work here?
Why should I hire you?
What can you do for us that other candidates cannot?
Why did you leave or why are you leaving your job?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your goals?
When were you most satisfied with your job?
Fourthly, a day or two before the interview visit the company and note the time it took you to get there, so that you can be there on time, because you should not be late.
Fifth, prepare your clothes the night before the interview, and dress appropriately and professionally, because the way you dress speaks volumes about who you are as a person and as a business communicator. No chewing gum, cigarettes, fragrances, earrings, or tattoos - if you have tattoos, hide them.
All these are because there is never a second chance to make a first impression, it is like a fingerprint it cannot be removed and negative or positive the first impression is permanent. People can form perceptions about your attitude, professionalism, intelligence, level of sophistication, credibility, and feelings from your appearance.
Then, you should have a positive entrance; greet the interviewer with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, straight posture, and a relaxed smile. These and your appearance are parts of the characteristics of your self-image, which essentially determines what you become. In addition, as Dr. Joyce Brothers said, a strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success in life.
During the interview, make sure that you listen carefully, Illustrate answers with real examples and evidence, be positive keep answers specific, be alert to interviewer’s body language, speak clearly, smile, and show enthusiasm.
During the interview, make sure that you listen carefully, Illustrate answers with real examples and evidence, be positive keep answers specific, be alert to interviewer’s body language, speak clearly, smile, and show enthusiasm.
No company, to whom you prove your skills, knowledge, and other required skills, would hire you and pay you far less than what you worth. If your value is, for example, RM 3000 a month, no one would offer you RM 1000. It all depends on your value in the marketplace, and then, you have the right to choose; accept or refuse. Another absurd question is to ask about annual leave, vacation leave, sick leave, and the like. Thinking of this question is normal, but asking such a question at such an early stage indicates that you are not a dedicated person; hence, you are not suitable for the job. At this stage, you are not one of the organization’s employees and you are not, yet, entitled for any of its benefits. Moreover, you supposed to be of complete knowledge of all these, if you have done your homework and studied the organization’s background. This is not a question to ask at a job interview.
Your questions should be designed to impress the interviewer and to show him your character traits that are important for the organization; namely, commitment, loyalty, willingness to learn, integrity, and teamwork.
The first question you should ask is, what will I learn here and where I will be in five years? This question gives the interviewer an indication that you are serious about getting ‘this job’ and that this job is not just any job to get. They would believe that choosing this job is one of your goals, and that you will be committed and loyal to the organization.
Your questions should be designed to impress the interviewer and to show him your character traits that are important for the organization; namely, commitment, loyalty, willingness to learn, integrity, and teamwork.
The first question you should ask is, what will I learn here and where I will be in five years? This question gives the interviewer an indication that you are serious about getting ‘this job’ and that this job is not just any job to get. They would believe that choosing this job is one of your goals, and that you will be committed and loyal to the organization.
Normally, after finishing questioning you, the interviewer would ask you if you have any questions. There are some appropriate questions to ask at a job interview and some questions that you should not ask at all.
The first issue that most people ask about is the salary. How many times have you heard some one, if you told him about a job opportunity, asking you, “How much is the salary?” I personally came across many such cases. Many people have asked me if I could help them to find a job. However, when I made the call to one of these people, the first question was the same question; “How much is the salary?”
Generally, it is your right to know the amount of your pay cheque before you accept a job, but this should be the last question or at least, not the first; this is a wrong question. Moreover, with no slightest doubt, you, somehow, will get what you worth in the market place.
The first issue that most people ask about is the salary. How many times have you heard some one, if you told him about a job opportunity, asking you, “How much is the salary?” I personally came across many such cases. Many people have asked me if I could help them to find a job. However, when I made the call to one of these people, the first question was the same question; “How much is the salary?”
Generally, it is your right to know the amount of your pay cheque before you accept a job, but this should be the last question or at least, not the first; this is a wrong question. Moreover, with no slightest doubt, you, somehow, will get what you worth in the market place.
Asking, “where I will be in five years”, indicates your loyalty and commitment to the organization. Organizations will not spend money on technical training, personal development, or other trainings unless they are sure of the employee’s commitment and loyalty. This question also indicates that you are looking for improvement and that you are actually seeking and willing to learn.
The second question you should ask is what is my responsibility and what would the organization like me to achieve. The reason for this question is that you should know, for sure, what the hiring manager is specifically looking for.
This one question will give you a valuable insight as to what is most important to them. If you can ask this one question very early during the interview, you have the blueprint as to specifically what is most important to them. Another question you may ask is, ‘what skill, that I have, could increase the productivity of your department? What one skill if mastered would add the most value to your department, what are the challenges and opportunities the company and the department facing?” Asking the questions above, shows that you are driven to be the best. You will distinguish yourself as someone that is willing to go the extra mile, work hard and become a valuable asset to the organization.
The second question you should ask is what is my responsibility and what would the organization like me to achieve. The reason for this question is that you should know, for sure, what the hiring manager is specifically looking for.
This one question will give you a valuable insight as to what is most important to them. If you can ask this one question very early during the interview, you have the blueprint as to specifically what is most important to them. Another question you may ask is, ‘what skill, that I have, could increase the productivity of your department? What one skill if mastered would add the most value to your department, what are the challenges and opportunities the company and the department facing?” Asking the questions above, shows that you are driven to be the best. You will distinguish yourself as someone that is willing to go the extra mile, work hard and become a valuable asset to the organization.
DR. ALI QASSEM
Motivational Speaker | Organisational Development Consultant | Corporate Training Provider in Malaysia
Motivational Speaker | Organisational Development Consultant | Corporate Training Provider in Malaysia
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